The Snow Eater

Well in one week we have gone from single diget temperatures to above freezing. Currently 37 and windy. Not to forget Rain all night. When I was a kid the old timers called this a Chinook. Now that I am an Old Timer I remember many years of massive snow events and then Chinooks. Years… Continue reading The Snow Eater

Epiphany

I haven’t celebrated Epiphany. Ever. That I can remember anyway. There are several Christian denominations that do. I guess I have never been a member of any of them at this time of year. I think some Lutheran’s may celebrate Epiphany and I was raised by parents that attended a Lutheran congregation but I don’t… Continue reading Epiphany

It Looks Like Snow

Running the Landing Road

It’s cold enough. The clouds look heavy. My heart longs for my team. They would be sniffing the air. Following me in the yard as I prepped the rig. Playing chasing games in anticipation. The first flakes would send them into fits of barking. And Tundra howling. Can you see them in the clouds? Can… Continue reading It Looks Like Snow

Moon

My 2005 Legacy GT Limited Some fun roads here.

Wish I was Up!

High Flight by John Gillespie Magee Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of EarthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthOf sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred thingsYou have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,I’ve chased the shouting… Continue reading Wish I was Up!

What Is Bee Day? – revisited

What is Bee Day? In this area, at this time of year, Bee Day is the day your Honey Bees are delivered. There are other Bee Days in some other areas, a  quick websearch can lead one to other Bee Days. for example, I found. “World Bee Day” https://www.worldbeeday.org/en/ and “National Bee Day” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Honey_Bee_Day Well, The Bee Day… Continue reading What Is Bee Day? – revisited

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“ Smokey No Smoker Visit” or “Striking While the Iron isn’t Hot.” revisited

the Buzz I was able to get out to the hives yesterday. Cooler temps.I went out the first time to just check on the girls. Just to see if they were doing what bees do. I sat and watched for awhile but didn’t stay out too long because there was smoke in the air. It’s… Continue reading “ Smokey No Smoker Visit” or “Striking While the Iron isn’t Hot.” revisited

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The Buzz, revisited

September 6, 2018 I started honey harvest this week. Ok the first of the week was just spent planning things out but, that still counts in my book. I have never done anything in the bee yard without having a plan. It can help me save steps and foresee troubles.So, The first of the week… Continue reading The Buzz, revisited

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